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November 9, 2018
Washington State
Department of Ecology
Environmental Review Section
PO Box 47703
Olympia, WA 98504-7703
Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the
Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on November 5, 2018:
SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS)
PROJECT NAME: 2018 SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM (SMP) PERIODIC REVIEW, PR18-000002
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000636
The Environmental Determination decision will become final if the decision is not revised or revoked by the City
of Renton at the end of the 30-day comment period (WAC 197-11-340), which has been voluntarily extended by
the City of Renton to December 7, 2018.
Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in
writing within 60 days of the adoption of the proposed amendments by the Renton City Council and the
Department of Ecology. Appeals must be filed as a Petition for Review to the Central Puget Sound Growth
Management Hearings Board. Additional information on filing a petition can be found at:
http://www.gmhb.wa.gov/.
Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have questions,
please call me at (425) 430-7436.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Paul Hintz
Senior Planner
Enclosure: ERC Determination, Advisory Notes, Notice of Environmental Determination, and Environmental Checklist (select recipients)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator
Public Works Department
Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Kelly Beymer, Administrator
Community Services Department
Date C.E. Vincent, Administrator Date
Department Of Community & Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000636
APPLICANT: City of Renton, CED Department / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98056
PROJECT NAME: 2018 SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM (SMP) PERIODIC REVIEW
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This proposal is a non-project action to amend Title IV of the Renton Municipal
Code (RMC). It is part of a mandatory periodic review of Shoreline Master Program regulations and is required by RCW
90.58.080. The proposed amendments include the following changes: updates to RMC Title IV to ensure consistency and
compliance with state law, as outlined in the Ecology Periodic Review Checklist; a change to the Shoreline Environment
Designation, from High Intensity to Single-Family Residential, at the Barbee Mill site where such uses already exist; the
adoption by reference of updates to the Critical Areas regulations (which were already reviewed in a prior public review
process and approved by Council); and amendments to Title IV to improve the clarity, consistency, and administration of
the SMP which includes amendments to text and tables in sections specifically identified as part of the SMP (RMC 4-3-090
Shoreline Master Program Regulations, RMC 4-9-190 Shoreline Permits, RMC 4-10-095 Shoreline Master Program,
Nonconforming Uses, Activities, Structures, and Sites) as well as amendments to sections of the code that are cross-
referenced by the SMP (RMC 4-3-050 Critical Areas Regulations, RMC 4-4-130 Tree Retention and Land Clearing
Regulations, 4-9-070 Environmental Review Procedures, 4-9-195 Routine Vegetation Management Permits, and 4-11
Definitions).
PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed changes would affect properties within Renton City limits in the
vicinity of Lake Washington, Lake Desire, the Cedar River, the Green River, the
Black River, May Creek, and Springbrook Creek. Areas outside Renton City limits
in the vicinity.
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse
impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This
Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be
involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
The Environmental Determination decision will become final if the decision is not revised or revoked by the City of
Renton at the end of the 30-day comment period (WAC 197-11-340), which has been extended to December 7, 2018.
Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing
within 60 days of the adoption of the proposed amendments by the Renton City Council and the Department of Ecology.
Appeals must be filed as a Petition for Review to the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board.
Additional information on filing a petition can be found at: http://www.gmhb.wa.gov/.
PUBLICATION DATE: November 9, 2018
DATE OF DECISION: November 5, 2018
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) ADVISORY NOTES
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000636
APPLICANT: City of Renton, CED Department / CVincent@Rentonwa.gov / 1055 S
Grady Way, Renton, WA 98056
PROJECT NAME: 2018 SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM (SMP) PERIODIC REVIEW
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This proposal is a non-project action to amend Title IV of the Renton
Municipal Code (RMC). It is part of a mandatory periodic review of Shoreline Master Program regulations and is
required by RCW 90.58.080. The proposed amendments include the following changes: updates to RMC Title IV
to ensure consistency and compliance with state law, as outlined in the Ecology Periodic Review Checklist; a
change to the Shoreline Environment Designation, from High Intensity to Single-Family Residential, at the Barbee
Mill site where such uses already exist; the adoption by reference of updates to the Critical Areas regulations
(which were already reviewed in a prior public review process and approved by Council); and amendments to Title
IV to improve the clarity, consistency, and administration of the SMP which includes amendments to text and
tables in sections specifically identified as part of the SMP (RMC 4-3-090 Shoreline Master Program Regulations,
RMC 4-9-190 Shoreline Permits, RMC 4-10-095 Shoreline Master Program, Nonconforming Uses, Activities,
Structures, and Sites) as well as amendments to sections of the code that are cross-referenced by the SMP (RMC
4-3-050 Critical Areas Regulations, RMC 4-4-130 Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations, 4-9-070
Environmental Review Procedures, 4-9-195 Routine Vegetation Management Permits, and 4-11 Definitions).
PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed changes would affect properties within Renton City limits
in the vicinity of Lake Washington, Lake Desire, the Cedar River, the Green River, the Black River, May Creek, and
Springbrook Creek. Areas outside Renton City limits in the vicinity.
LEAD AGENCY: The City of Renton
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
MITIGATION MEASURES:
This project has no proposed mitigation measures at this time.
ADIVISORY NOTES:
This project has no advisory notes.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS: THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED
ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
November 9, 2018
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: 2018 SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM (SMP)
PERIODIC REVIEW / LUA18-000636
PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed changes would affect properties within Renton City limits in the
vicinity of Lake Washington, Lake Desire, the Cedar River, the Green River, the
Black River, May Creek, and Springbrook Creek. Areas outside Renton City
limits in the vicinity.
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY
BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://bit.ly/2zzUoFy
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This proposal is a non-project action to amend Title IV of the Renton Municipal
Code (RMC). It is part of a mandatory periodic review of Shoreline Master Program regulations and is required by RCW
90.58.080. The proposed amendments include the following changes: updates to RMC Title IV to ensure consistency and
compliance with state law, as outlined in the Ecology Periodic Review Checklist; a change to the Shoreline Environment
Designation, from High Intensity to Single-Family Residential, at the Barbee Mill site where such uses already exist; the
adoption by reference of updates to the Critical Areas regulations (which were already reviewed in a prior public review
process and approved by Council); and amendments to Title IV to improve the clarity, consistency, and administration
of the SMP which includes amendments to text and tables in sections specifically identified as part of the SMP (RMC 4-
3-090 Shoreline Master Program Regulations, RMC 4-9-190 Shoreline Permits, RMC 4-10-095 Shoreline Master Program,
Nonconforming Uses, Activities, Structures, and Sites) as well as amendments to sections of the code that are cross -
referenced by the SMP (RMC 4-3-050 Critical Areas Regulations, RMC 4-4-130 Tree Retention and Land Clearing
Regulations, 4-9-070 Environmental Review Procedures, 4-9-195 Routine Vegetation Management Permits, and 4-11
Definitions).
The Environmental Determination decision will become final if the decision is not revised or revoked by the City of
Renton at the end of the 30-day comment period (WAC 197-11-340), which has been voluntarily extended by the City
of Renton to December 7, 2018.
Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing
within 60 days of the adoption of the proposed amendments by the Renton City Council and the Department of Ecology.
Appeals must be filed as a Petition for Review to the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board.
Additional information on filing a petition can be found at: http://www.gmhb.wa.gov/.
NOTICE
DEPARTMENTOFCOMMUNITYANDECONOMICDEVELOPMENTCITYOF—‘Renton:PlanningDivision1055SouthGradyWay-Renton,WA98057Phone:425-430-7200Iwww.rentonwa.RovPURPOSEOFCHECKLIST:TheStateEnvironmentalPolicyAct(SEPA),Chapter43.21CRCW,requiresallgovernmentalagenciestoconsidertheenvironmentalimpactsofaproposalbeforemakingdecisions.AnEnvironmentalImpactStatement(ElS)mustbepreparedforallproposalswithprobablesignificantadverseimpactsonthequalityoftheenvironment.Thepurposeofthischecklististoprovideinformationtohelpyouandtheagencyidentifyimpactsfromyourproposal(andtoreduceoravoidimpactsfromtheproposal,ifitcanbedone)andtohelptheagencydecidewhetheranEISisrequired.INSTRUCTIONSFORAPPLICANTS:Thisenvironmentalchecklistasksyoutodescribesomebasicinformationaboutyourproposal.Governmentalagenciesusethischecklisttodeterminewhethertheenvironmentalimpactsofyourproposalaresignificant,requiringpreparationofanElS.Answerthequestionsbriefly,withthemostpreciseinformationknown,orgivethebestdescriptionyoucan.Youmustanswereachquestionaccuratelyandcarefully,tothebestofyourknowledge.Inmostcases,youshouldbeabletoanswerthequestionsfromyourownobservationsorprojectplanswithouttheneedtohireexperts.Ifyoureallydonotknowtheanswer,orifaquestiondoesnotapplytoyourproposal,write“donotknow”or“doesnotapply”.Completeanswerstothequestionsnowmayavoidunnecessarydelayslater.Somequestionsaskaboutgovernmentalregulations,suchaszoning,shoreline,andlandmarkdesignations.Answerthesequestionsifyoucan.Ifyouhaveproblems,thegovernmentalagenciescanassistyou.Thechecklistquestionsapplytoallpartsofyourproposal,evenifyouplantodothemoveraperiodoftimeorondifferentparcelsofland.Attachanyadditionalinformationthatwillhelpdescribeyourproposaloritsenvironmentaleffects.Theagencytowhichyousubmitthischecklistmayaskyoutoexplainyouranswersorprovideadditionalinformationreasonablyrelatedtodeterminingiftheremaybesignificantadverseimpact.ENVIRONMENTALCHECKLIST1
USEOFCHECKLISTFORNONPROJECTPROPOSALS:Completethischecklistfornon-projectproposals,eventhoughquestionsmaybeanswered“doesnotapply.”INADDITION,completetheSUPPLEMENTALSHEETFORNONPROJECTACTIONS(partD).Fornon-projectactions(actionsinvolvingdecisionsonpolicies,plansandprograms),thereferencesinthechecklisttothewords“project,”“applicant,”and“propertyorsite”shouldbereadas“proposal,”“proposer,”and“affectedgeographicarea,”respectively.A.BACKGROUND1.Nameofproposedproject,ifapplicable:ShorelineMasterProgram(SMP)PeriodicReview2.Nameofapplicant:CityofRenton3.Addressandphonenumberofapplicantandcontactperson:PaulHintz,SeniorPlanner,1055S.GradyWay,Renton,WA98057,425-430-7436,phintz@rentonwa.gov4.Datechecklistprepared:September20,20185.Agencyrequestingchecklist:CityofRenton6.Proposedtimingorschedule(includingphasing,ifapplicable):N/A7.Doyouhaveanyplansforfutureadditions,expansion,orfurtheractivityrelatedtoorconnectedwiththisproposal?Ifyes,explain.N/A8.Listanyenvironmentalinformationyouknowaboutthathasbeenprepared,orwillbeprepared,directlyrelatedtothisproposal.DeterminationofNon-SignificancefortheShorelineMasterProgramUpdate,issuedbytheRentonEnvironmentalReviewCommitteeonMay10,2010.ShorelineInventoryandAnalysis,2009,preparedbyParametrix.ShorelineCumulativeEffectsAnalysis,March2010,preparedbyParametrix.DeterminationofNon-SignificancefortheCriticalAreasOrdinance,issuedbytheRentonEnvironmentalReviewCommitteeonMarch13,2015.BestAvailableScienceReportMemo,October2013,preparedbyESA.9.Doyouknowwhetherapplicationsarependingforgovernmentalapprovalsofotherproposalsdirectlyaffectingthepropertycoveredbyyourproposal?Ifyes,explain.Theproposalinvolvesanamendmenttoregulationsthatareapplicablecitywidewithinshorelinejurisdiction.Theremaybependingpermitapplicationsonpropertiesthatwouldbeaffectedbythisproposal.However,suchapplicationsaresubjecttotherulesineffectatthetimeofcompleteapplicationandarenotaffectedbytheoutcomeofthisproposal.10.Listanygovernmentapprovalsorpermitsthatwillbeneededforyourproposal,ifknown.ThisproposalrequiresapprovalfromboththeRentonCityCouncilandtheWashingtonStateDepartmentofEcology(Ecology).11.Givebrief,completedescriptionofyourproposal,includingtheproposedusesandthesizeoftheprojectandsite.Thisproposalisanon-projectactiontoamendTitleIVoftheRentonMunicipal2C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiIes\Content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\SMPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016
Code(RMC).ItispartofamandatoryperiodicreviewofShorelineMasterProgramregulationsandisrequiredbyRCWDQ.58.080.Theproposedamendmentsincludethefollowingchanges:updatestoRMCTitleIVtoensureconsistencyandcompliancewithstatelaw,asoutlinedintheEcologyPeriodicReviewChecklist;achangetotheShorelineEnvironmentDesignation,fromHighIntensitytoSingle-FamilyResidential,attheBarbeeMillsitewheresuchusesalreadyexist;theadoptionbyreferenceofupdatestotheCriticalAreasregulations(whichwerealreadyreviewedinapriorpublicreviewprocessandapprovedbyCouncil);andamendmentstoTitleIVtoimprovetheclarity,consistency,andadministrationoftheSMPwhichincludesamendmentstotextandtablesinsectionsspecificallyidentifiedaspartoftheSMP(RMC4-3-090ShorelineMasterProgramRegulations,RMC4-9-190ShorelinePermits,RMC4-10-095ShorelineMasterProgram,NonconformingUses,Activities,Structures,andSites)aswellasamendmentstosectionsofthecodethatarecross-referencedbytheSMP(RMC4-3-050CriticalAreasRegulations,RMC4-4-130TreeRetentionandLandClearingRegulations,4-9-070EnvironmentalReviewProcedures,4-9-195RoutineVegetationManagementPermits,and4-11Definitions).TheattachedEcologychecklistincludesadditionaldetailsabouttheproposal.12.Locationoftheproposal.Givesufficientinformationforapersontounderstandthepreciselocationofyourproposedproject,includingastreetaddress,ifany,andsection,township,andrange,ifknown.Ifaproposalwouldoccuroverarangeofarea,providetherangeorboundariesofthesite(s).Providealegaldescription,siteplan,vicinitymap,andtopographicmap,ifreasonablyavailable.Whileyoushouldsubmitanyplansrequiredbytheagency,youarenotrequiredtoduplicatemapsordetailedplanssubmittedwithanypermitapplicationsrelatedtothischecklist.Theproposalaffectsregulationsinplacecitywidewithinshorelinejurisdiction.Amapofareaswithinshorelinejurisdictionisprovidedbelowforreference.150QGONhlOfZ1IkWqCLSvwclnke_nçrJzwjrtU’’dCff?CCnr%)-1&ñton•
Inaddition,theproposalincludesachangeinshorelineenvironmentdesignationfortheBarbeeMillsite.Thecurrentshorelineenvironmentdesignationisshownontheleftandtheproposeddesignationisshownontheimagebelow.1.EARTHThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.Anyanswersshownbelowareintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationaboutconditionswithinshorelinejurisdiction.a.Generaldescriptionofthesite(checkorcircleone):Flat,rolling,hilly,steepslopes,mountainous,other_____________.N/A,non-projectaction.Thereareavarietyofterraintypeswithinshorelinejurisdictionincludingflatlands,steepslopes,valleyconditionsandrollinghills.b.Whatisthesteepestslopeonthesite(approximatepercentslope)?N/A,non-projectaction.c.Whatgeneraltypesofsoilsarefoundonthesite(forexample,clay,sand,gravel,peat,muck)?Ifyouknowtheclassificationofagriculturalsoils,specifythemandnoteanyagriculturallandoflong-termcommercialsignificanceandwhethertheproposalresultsinremovinganyofthesesoils.N/A,non-projectaction.Avarietyofsoiltypesarefoundwithinshorelinejurisdictionincludinghydticandnon-hydricsoils.Therearenoareasofagriculturallandoflong-termcommercialsignificancewithinshorelinejurisdiction.4C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiles\Content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\5MPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016CPA2011M0d,-y5hor&DIgnoti5hrhnHighhnitydnidB.ENVIRONMENTALELEMENTSCPA20IiU05Idc,yShort&vfr,g0,ioioHigh5oelfr.Pldnti.,Itkb,Cry
U.Aretheresurfaceindicationsorhistoryofunstablesoilsintheimmediatevicinity?Ifso,describe.N/A,non-projectaction.Areasofshorelinejurisdictionareconsideredgeologicalhazardsandmayhaveunstablesoils.ReachCR-CoftheCedarRiverexperiencedalandslideinconjunctionwithanearthquakein2001.e.Describethepurpose,type,totalarea,andapproximatequantitiesandtotalaffectedareaofanyfilling,excavation,andgradingproposed.Indicatesourceoffill.N/A,non-projectaction.f.Coulderosionoccurasaresultofclearing,construction,oruse?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A,non-projectaction.g.Aboutwhatpercentofthesitewillbecoveredwithimpervioussurfacesafterprojectconstruction(forexample,asphaltorbuildings)?N/A,non-projectaction.h.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolerosion,orotherimpactstotheearth,ifany:N/A,non-projectaction.2.AIRThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.a.WhattypesofemissionstotheairwouldresultfromtheproposalduringconstructionLoperation,andmaintenancewhentheprojectiscompleted?Ifany,generallydescribeandgiveapproximatequantitiesifknown.N/A,non-projectaction.b.Arethereanyoff-sitesourcesofemissionsorodorthatmayaffectyourproposal?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A,non-projectaction.c.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolemissionsorotherimpactstoair,ifany:N/A,non-projectaction.3.WATERThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.Anyanswersshownbelowareintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationaboutconditionswithinshorelinejurisdiction.a.SurfaceWater:1)Isthereanysurfacewaterbodyonorintheimmediatevicinityofthesite(includingyear-roundandseasonalstreams,saltwater,lakes,ponds,wetlands)?Ifyes,describetypeandprovidenames.Ifappropriate,statewhatstreamorriveritflowsinto.N/A,non-projectaction.Bydefinition,theSMPaddressesyear-roundstreamswithflowsover20cubicfeetpersecond,lakesmorethan20acresinsize,andassociatedwetlands.WithinRenton’splanningareasthisincludes:LakeWashington,MayCreek,theCedarRiver,theBlackRiver,SpringbrookCreek,theGreenRiver,andLakeDesire.5C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiles\Content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\SMPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016
Therearealsosmallercreeksandstreamsinthevicinitythataretributariestothesebodiesofwater.2)Willtheprojectrequireanyworkover,in,oradjacentto(within200feet)thedescribedwaters?Ifyes,pleasedescribeandattachavailableplans.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.3)Estimatetheamountoffillanddredgematerialthatwouldbeplacedinorremovedfromsurfacewaterorwetlandsandindicatetheareaofthesitethatwouldbeaffected.Indicatethesourceoffillmaterial.N/A,non-projectaction.4)Willtheproposalrequiresurfacewaterwithdrawalsordiversions?Givegeneraldescription,purpose,andapproximatequantitiesifknown.N/A,non-projectaction.5)Doestheproposalliewithina100-yearfloodplain?Ifso,notelocationonthesiteplan:N/A,non-projectaction.Shorelinejurisdictionisappliedtoareaswithinthefloodwayandupto200ft.ofthefloodplainofwaterbodies.Amapofshorelinejurisdictionisshowninthe“background”sectionofthischecklist.6)Doestheproposalinvolveanydischargesofwastematerialstosurfacewaters?Ifso,describethetypeofwasteandanticipatedvolumeofdischarge.N/A,non-projectaction.b.GroundWater:1)Willgroundwaterbewithdrawnfromawellfordrinkingwaterorotherpurposes?Ifso,giveageneraldescriptionofthewell,proposedusesandapproximatequantitieswithdrawnfromthewell.Willwaterbedischargedtogroundwater?Givegeneraldescription,purpose,andapproximatequantitiesifknown.N/A,non-projectaction.2)Describewastematerialthatwillbedischargedintothegroundfromseptictanksorothersources,ifany(forexample:Domesticsewage;industrial,containingthefollowingchemicals;agricultural;etc.).Describethegeneralsizeofthesystem,thenumberofsuchsystems,thenumberofhousestobeserved(ifapplicable),orthenumberofanimalsorhumansthesystem(s)areexpectedtoserve.N/A,non-projectaction.c.Waterrunoff(includingstormwater):1)Describethesourceofrunoff(includingstormwater)andmethodofcollectionanddisposal,ifany(includequantities,ifknown).Wherewillthiswaterflow?Willthiswaterflowintootherwaters?Ifso,describe.N/A,non-projectaction.6C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiles\Content.Qutlook\M62EE2W6\5MPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016
2)Couldwastematerialsentergroundorsurfacewaters?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A,non-projectaction.3)Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolsurface,ground,andrunoffwater,anddrainagepatternimpacts,ifany:N/A,non-projectaction.4.PLANTSThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.Anyanswersshownbelowareintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationaboutconditionswithinshorelinejurisdiction.a.Checkthetypesofvegetationfoundonthesite:_____deciduoustree:alder,maple,aspen,other____evergreentree:fir,cedar,pine,other_____shrubs_____grass_____pasture____croporgrain____orchards,vineyardsorotherpermanentcrops._____wetsoilplants:cattail,buttercup,bullrush,skunkcabbage,other_____waterplants:waterlily,eelgrass,milfoil,other____othertypesofvegetationN/A,non-projectaction.Avarietyofvegetationisfoundwithinshorelinejurisdictionincludingevergreenanddeciduoustreesandshrubs,grass,wetlandplants,andwaterplants.b.Whatkindandamountofvegetationwillberemovedoraltered?N/A,non-projectaction.c.Listthreatenedandendangeredspeciesknowntobeonornearthesite.N/A,non-projectproposal.U.Proposedlandscaping,useofnativeplants,orothermeasurestopreserveorenhancevegetationonthesite,ifany:N/A,non-projectproposal.SMPregulationsencourageandrequirevegetationenhancementandpreservationatthetimeofsitedevelopment.SMPregulationswillbemademoreconsistentwiththeCity’scriticalareasregulationsandconsistentwiththegoalofno-net-lossofshorelineecologicalfunction.e.Listallnoxiousweedsandinvasivespeciesknowntobeonorneatthesite.N/A,non-projectproposal.7C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiIes\Content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\SMPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016
5.ANIMALSThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.Anyanswersshownbelowareintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationaboutconditionswithinshorelinejurisdiction.a.Listanybirdsandotheranimalswhichhavebeenobservedonornearthesiteorareknowntobeonornearthesite.Examplesinclude:Birds:hawk,heron,eagle,songbirds,other:____________________________Mammals:deer,bear,elk,beaver,other:____________________________Fish:bass,salmon,trout,herring,shellfish,other___________________________N/A,non-projectproposal.Avarietyofbirds,mammals,andfishareknowntohavehabitatwithinshorelinejurisdiction.b.Listanythreatenedandendangeredspeciesknowntobeonornearthesite.N/A,non-projectproposal.c.Isthesitepartofamigrationroute?Ifso,explain.N/A,non-projectproposal.d.Proposedmeasurestopreserveorenhancewildlife,ifany:N/A,non-projectproposal.SMPregulationsencourageandrequiretheenhancementandpreservationofcriticalwildlifehabitatsatthetimeofsitedevelopment.e.Listanyinvasiveanimalspeciesknowntobeonornearthesite.N/A,non-projectproposal.6.ENERGYANDNATURALRESOURCESThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.a.Whatkindsofenergy(electric,naturalgas,oil,woodstove,solar)willbeusedtomeetthecompletedproject’senergyneeds?Describewhetheritwillbeusedforheating,manufacturing,etc.N/A,non-projectproposal.b.Wouldyourprojectaffectthepotentialuseofsolarenergybyadjacentproperties?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A,non-projectproposal.8C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFlIes\content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\5MP5EPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016
c.Whatkindsofenergyconservationfeaturesareincludedintheplansofthisproposal?Listotherproposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolenergyimpacts,ifany:N/A,non-projectproposal.7.ENVIRONMENTALHEALTHThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.Anyanswersshownbelowareintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationaboutconditionswithinshorelinejurisdiction.a.Arethereanyenvironmentalhealthhazards,includingexposuretotoxicchemicals,riskoffireandexplosion,spill,orhazardouswastethatcouldoccurasaresultofthisproposal?Ifso,describe.N/A,non-projectproposal.1)Describeanyknownorpossiblecontaminationatthesitefrompresentorpastuses.N/A,non-projectproposal.2)Describeexistinghazardouschemicals/conditionsthatmightaffectprojectdevelopmentanddesign.Thisincludesundergroundhazardousliquidandgastransmissionpipelineslocatedwithintheprojectareaandinthevicinity.N/A,non-projectproposal.3)Describeanytoxicorhazardouschemicalsthatmightbestored,used,orproducedduringtheproject’sdevelopmentorconstruction,oratanytimeduringtheoperatinglifeoftheproject.N/A,non-projectproposal.4)Describespecialemergencyservicesthatmightberequired.N/A,non-projectproposal.5)Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolenvironmentalhealthhazards,ifany:N/A,non-projectproposal.b.Noise1)Whattypesofnoiseexistintheareawhichmayaffectyourproject(forexample:traffic,equipment,operation,other)?N/A,non-projectproposal.2)Whattypesandlevelsofnoisewouldbecreatedbyorassociatedwiththeprojectonashort-termoralong-termbasis(forexample:traffic,construction,operation,other)?Indicatewhathoursnoisewouldcomefromthesite.N/A,non-projectproposal.3)Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolnoiseimpacts,ifany:N/A,non-projectproposal.9C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiles\Content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\SMPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016
8.LANDANDSHORELINEUSEThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.Anyanswersshownbelowareintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationaboutconditionswithinshorelinejurisdiction.a.Whatisthecurrentuseofthesiteandadjacentproperties?Willtheproposalaffectcurrentlandusesonnearbyoradjacentproperties?Ifso,describe.N/A,non-projectproposal.Areaswithinshorelinejurisdictionareusedforresidential,commercial,industrial,openspace,andrecreationaluses.b.Hastheprojectsitebeenusedasworkingfarmlandsorworkingforestlands?Ifso,describe.Howmuchagriculturalorforestlandoflong-termcommercialsignificancewillbeconvertedtootherusesasaresultoftheproposal,ifany?Ifresourcelandshavenotbeendesignated,howmanyacresinfarmlandorforestlandtaxstatuswillbeconvertedtononfarmornon-forestuse?N/A,non-projectproposal.Noneoftheareaswithinshorelinejurisdictionaredesignatedresourcelands.1)Willtheproposalaffectorbeaffectedbysurroundingworkingfarmorforestlandnormalbusinessoperations,suchasoversizeequipmentaccess,theapplicationofpesticides,tilling,andharvesting?Ifso,how:N/A,non-projectproposal.Therearenoareasofworkingfarmorforestlandsinornearshorelinejurisdiction.c.Describeanystructuresonthesite.N/A,non-projectproposal.d.Willanystructuresbedemolished?Ifso,what?N/A,non-projectproposal.e.Whatisthecurrentzoningclassificationofthesite?N/A,non-projectproposal.Thereareavarietyofzoningclassificationswithinshorelinejurisdiction,including:RCResourceConservation,R-1Residential1,R-4Residential4,R-6Residential6,R-8Residential8,R-10Residential10,R-14Residential14,CORCommercialOfficeResidential,CACommercialArterial,COCommercialOffice,CDCenterDowntown,UCUrbanCenter,ILLightIndustrial,IMMediumIndustrial,andIHHeavyIndustrial.f.Whatisthecurrentcomprehensiveplandesignationofthesite?N/A,non-projectproposal.Thereareavarietyofcomprehensiveplandesignationwithinshorelinejurisdiction,including:LDResidentialLowDensity,MDResidentialMediumDensity,HDResidentialHighDensity,CMUCommercialandMixedUse,CORCommercialOfficeResidential,andEAEmploymentArea.10C:\Users\,jsubia\AppData\LocaI\Mcrosoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFlIes\Content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\SMPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016
g.Ifapplicable,whatisthecurrentshorelinemasterprogramdesignationofthesite?N/A,non-projectproposal.ShorelinedesignationsonLakeWashingtoninclude:single-familyresidential,highintensity,andurbanconservancy..ShorelinedesignationsonMayCreekinclude:single-familyresidentialandurbanconservancy.ShorelinedesignationsontheCedarRiverinclude:highintensity,single-familyresidential,highintensity-isolated,andurbanconservancy.ShorelinedesignationsonSpringbrookCreek,theBlackRiver,andtheGreenRiverinclude:natural,highintensity,andurbanconservancy.ShorelinedesignationsonLakeDesireincludeurbanconservancyandsingle-family.Theproposalincludesachangefromhighintensitytosingle-familyresidentialdesignationontheBarbeeMillsite.SupportinganalysisforthischangeisincludedintheattachedEcologyPeriodicReviewChecklist.h.Hasanypartofthesitebeenclassifiedasacriticalareabythecityorcounty?Ifso,specify.N/A,non-projectproposal.Criticalareasofalltypeshavebeenidentifiedwithinshorelinejurisdiction.i.Approximatelyhowmanypeoplewouldresideorworkinthecompletedproject?N/A,non-projectproposal.j.Approximatelyhowmanypeoplewouldthecompletedprojectdisplace?N/A,non-projectproposal.k.Proposedmeasurestoavoidorreducedisplacementimpacts,ifany:N/A,non-projectproposal.I.Proposedmeasurestoensuretheproposaliscompatiblewithexistingandprojectedlandusesandplans,ifany:N/A,non-projectproposal.ProposedamendmentstotheSMParedesignedtoensureconsistencybetweentheSMPandtheShorelineManagementAct,aswellandimprovetheconsistencywithchangesinlocalregulation(suchastheadoptionofnewcriticalareasregulationsin2015orthechangeinlandusedesignationandzoningontheBarbeeMillsitein2011)andadministrationoftheSMP.m.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolimpactstoagriculturalandforestlandsoflong-termcommercialsignificance,ifany:N/A,non-projectproposal.9.HOUSINGThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.a.Approximatelyhowmanyunitswouldbeprovided,ifany?Indicatewhetherhigh,middle,orlow-incomehousing.N/A,non-projectproposal.b.Approximatelyhowmanyunits,ifany,wouldbeeliminated?Indicatewhetherhigh,middle,orlow-incomehousing.N/A,non-projectproposal.11C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiles\Content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\SMPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016
c.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolhousingimpacts,ifany:N/A,non-projectproposal.10.AESTHETICSThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.a.Whatisthetallestheightofanyproposedstructure(s),notincludingantennas;whatistheprincipalexteriorbuildingmaterial(s)proposed?N/A,non-projectproposal.AproposedamendmenttothedevelopmentstandardstableintendstoclarifytheadministrationofheightprovisionsintheHighIntensityandHighIntensityIsolatedenvironments.b.Whatviewsintheimmediatevicinitywouldbealteredorobstructed?N/A,non-projectproposal.c.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolaestheticimpacts,ifany:N/A,non-projectproposal.11.LIGHTANDGLAREThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.a.Whattypeoflightorglarewilltheproposalproduce?Whattimeofdaywoulditmainlyoccur?N/A,non-projectproposal.b.Couldlightorglarefromthefinishedprojectbeasafetyhazardorinterferewithviews?N/A,non-projectproposal.c.Whatexistingoff-sitesourcesoflightorglaremayaffectyourproposal?N/A,non-projectproposal.U.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrollightandglareimpacts,ifany:N/A,non-projectproposal.12.RECREATIONThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.Anyanswersshownbelowareintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationaboutconditionswithinshorelinejurisdiction.a.Whatdesignatedandinformalrecreationalopportunitiesareintheimmediatevicinity?N/A,non-projectproposal.Thereareavarietyofpublicparks,trails,andopenspaceswithinandadjacenttoshorelinejurisdictionthatprovideopportunitiesforrecreationandaccesstotheshorelineforrecreationalpurposes.12C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFlles\Content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\SMPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016
b.Wouldtheproposedprojectdisplaceanyexistingrecreationaluses?Ifso,describe.N/A,non-projectproposal.c.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolimpactsonrecreation,includingrecreationopportunitiestobeprovidedbytheprojectorapplicant,ifany:N/A,non-projectproposal.PreservingandenhancingrecreationaluseandpublicaccessoftheshorelineisencouragedandrequiredintheSMP.13.HISTORICANDCULTURALPRESERVATIONThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.a.Arethereanybuildings,structures,orsites,locatedonornearthesitethatareover45yearsoldlistedinoreligibleforlistinginnational,state,orlocalpreservationregisters?Ifso,specificallydescribe.N/A,non-projectproposal.b.Arethereanylandmarks,features,orotherevidenceofIndianorhistoricuseoroccupation?Thismayincludehumanburialsoroldcemeteries.Arethereanymaterialevidence,artifacts,orareasofculturalimportanceonornearthesite?Pleaselistanyprofessionalstudiesconductedatthesitetoidentifysuchresources.N/A,non-projectproposal.c.Describethemethodsusedtoassessthepotentialimpactstoculturalandhistoricresourcesonorneartheprojectsite.Examplesincludeconsultationwithtribesandthedepartmentofarcheologyandhistoricpreservation,archaeologicalsurveys,historicmaps,GISdata,etc.N/A,non-projectproposal.d.Proposedmeasurestoavoid,minimize,orcompensateforloss,changesto,anddisturbancetoresources.Pleaseincludeplansfortheaboveandanypermitsthatmayberequired.N/A,non-projectproposal.NochangesareproposedtothecurrentSMPrulesthataimtoavoidandminimizelosses,changes,anddisturbancetoculturalandarchaeologicalresources.14.TRANSPORTATIONThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.a.Identifypublicstreetsandhighwaysservingthesiteoraffectedgeographicareaanddescribeproposedaccesstotheexistingstreetsystem.Showonsiteplans,ifany.N/A,non-projectproposal.b.Isthesiteoraffectedgeographicareacurrentlyservedbypublictransit?Ifso,generallydescribe,Ifnot,whatistheapproximatedistancetothenearesttransitstop?N/A,nonprojectproposal.13C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiIes\Content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\5MPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016
c.Howmanyadditionalparkingspaceswouldthecompletedprojectornon-projectproposalhave?Howmanywouldtheprojectorproposaleliminate?N/A,non-projectproposal.d.Willtheproposalrequireanyneworimprovementstoexistingroads,streets,pedestrian,bicycleorstatetransportationfacilities,notincludingdriveways?Ifso,generallydescribe(indicatewhetherpublicorprivate).N/A,non-projectproposal.e.Willtheprojectorproposaluse(oroccurintheimmediatevicinityof)water,rail,orairtransportation?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A,non-projectproposal.f.Howmanyvehiculartripsperdaywouldbegeneratedbythecompletedprojectorproposal?Ifknown,indicatewhenpeakvolumeswouldoccurandwhatpercentageofthevolumewouldbetrucks(suchascommercialandnon-passengervehicles).Whatdataortransportationmodelswereusedtomaketheseestimates?N/A,non-projectproposal.g.Willtheproposalinterferewith,affectorbeaffectedbythemovementofagriculturalandforestproductsonroadsorstreetsinthearea?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A,non-projectproposal.h.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontroltransportationimpacts,ifany:N/A,non-projectproposal.SMPprovisionsregardingtransportationarenotproposedforamendment.15.PUBLICSERVICESThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.a.Wouldtheprojectresultinanincreasedneedforpublicservices(forexample:fireprotection,policeprotection,publictransit,healthcare,schools,other)?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A,non-projectproposal.b.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontroldirectimpactsonpublicservices,ifany.N/A,non-projectproposal.PublicserviceusesareaddressedintheSMPandarenotproposedforamendment.16.UTILITIESThisisanon-projectactionandthesequestionsarenon-applicable.a.Circleutilitiescurrentlyavailableatthesite:electricity,naturalgas,water,refuseservice,telephone,sanitarysewer,14C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiIes\content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\SMPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016
septicsystem,other_____________________________________N/A,non-projectproposal.b.Describetheutilitiesthatareproposedfortheproject,theutilityprovidingtheservice,andthegeneralconstructionactivitiesonthesiteorintheimmediatevicinitywhichmightbeneeded.N/A,non-projectproposal.SMPregulationsaddressutilitiesandarenotproposedforamendment.C.SIGNATURETheaboveanswersaretrueandcompletetothebestofmyknowledge.Iunderstandthattheleadagencyisrelyingonthemtomakeitsdecision.ProponentSignature:NameofSignee(printed):C.E.“Chip”VincentPositionandAgency/Organization:CEDAdministrator,CityofRentonDateSubmitted:__________________________15C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiIes\Content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\SMPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016
D.SUPPLEMENTALSHEETFORNONPROJECTACTIONS(ITISNOTNECESSARYtousethesesheetsforprojectactions.)Becausethesequestionsareverygeneral,itmaybehelpfultoreadtheminconjunctionwiththelistoftheelementsoftheenvironment.Whenansweringthesequestions,beawareoftheextenttheproposalorthetypesofactivitieslikelytoresultfromtheproposal,wouldaffecttheitematagreaterintensityoratafasterratethaniftheproposalwerenotimplemented.Respondbrieflyandingeneralterms1.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytoincreasedischargetowater;emissionstoair;production,storage,orreleaseoftoxicorhazardoussubstances;orproductionofnoise?ProposedchangestotheSMPwillnotincreasedischarges,emissions,orreleaseoftoxicorhazardoussubstances,ortheproductionofnoise.ThechangesimprovethedegreeofconsistencyandcoordinationofthecurrentpoliciesandregulationswithstateSMPpoliciesandrulesaswellaslocalregulations,suchastheadoptionofrevisionstoRenton’sCriticalAreasOrdinance.ItisexpectedthatthechangeswillimprovetheadministrationofpoliciesandregulationswithintheShoreline,andbydoingso,slightlyenhanceenvironmentalprotectionfrompotentiallyharmfuldischarges,emissions,releases,andnoise.Proposedmeasurestoavoidorreducesuchincreasesare:TheexistingSMPincludesrestrictionsonuses,activities,anddevelopmentwithinSMPjurisdictionthatpreventthedischargeofwaterorreleaseoftoxicorhazardoussubstancesintothewater.Thestandardrequiresnonetlossofenvironmentalfunctionswithintheshoreline.2.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytoaffectplants,animals,fish,ormarinelife?Proposedchangeswillnotnegativelyaffectplants,animals,fish,ormarinelife.ByincreasingthedegreeofconsistencyoftheSMPandimprovingitsusability,itshouldimprovetheadministrationofpoliciesandregulationswithinSMPjurisdiction,andbydoingsoitmayslightlyimproveconditionsforplants,animals,andfish.Proposedmeasurestoprotectorconserveplants,animals,fish,ormarinelifeare:TheexistingSMPestablishesastandardofnonetlossofenvironmentalfunctionswithintheshoreline.Thisisintendedtopreserveandprotectexistinghabitatforexistingplants,animals,andfishthroughthepoliciesandregulationsintheSMP.ProvisionsoftheSMPalsoencouragetherestorationandenhancementofecologicalfunctionsthatshouldpositivelyaffecthabitatfornativeplants,animals,andfish.ChangestoSMPregulationsinthisproposalapplyarequirementforaRoutineVegetationManagementPermitforchangestovegetationwithinshorelinejurisdictionifitisnotassociatedwithanotherdevelopmentapplication.ThisshouldmakeiteasiertoapplyandadministerthevegetationconservationstandardsoftheSMP.16C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiles\Content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\SMPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev;08/2016
3.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytodepleteenergyornaturalresources?Thisproposalhasnoeffectonenergydepletion.Proposedchangeswillnotdepletenaturalresources.ByincreasingthedegreeofconsistencyoftheSMPandimprovingitsusability,itshouldimprovetheadministrationofpoliciesandregulationswithinSMPjurisdiction,andbydoingsoitmayslightlyrestorenaturalresourceswithintheshorelinearea.Proposedmeasurestoprotectorconserveenergyandnaturalresourcesare:N/A.4.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytouseoraffectenvironmentallysensitiveareasorareasdesignated(oreligibleorunderstudy)forgovernmentalprotection;suchasparks,wilderness,wildandscenicrivers,threatenedorendangeredspecieshabitat,historicorculturalsites,wetlands,floodplains,orprimefarmlands?Proposedchangeswillnotnegativelyaffectenvironmentallysensitiveorprotectedareas.ByincreasingthedegreeofconsistencyoftheSMPandimprovingitsusability,itshouldimprovetheadministrationofpoliciesandregulationswithinSMPjurisdiction,andbydoingsoitmayimproveprotections.Proposedmeasurestoprotectsuchresourcesortoavoidorreduceimpactsare:TheexistingSMPestablishesastandardofnonetlossofenvironmentalfunctionswithintheshoreline.ThisisintendedtopreserveandprotectenvironmentallysensitiveandprotectedareasthroughthepoliciesandregulationsintheSMP.ProvisionsoftheSMPalsoencouragetherestorationandenhancementofecologicalfunctionsthatshouldpositivelyaffectenvironmentallysensitiveandprotectedareas.5.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytoaffectlandandshorelineuse,includingwhetheritwouldalloworencouragelandorshorelineusesincompatiblewithexistingplans?Proposedchangeswillnotnegativelyaffectlandandshorelineuseorcompatibility.ByincreasingthedegreeofconsistencyoftheSMPandimprovingitsusability,itshouldimprovetheadministrationofpoliciesandregulationswithinSMPjurisdiction,andbydoingsoitshouldslightlyimprovethecompatibilityoflanduseandshorelineplans.TheCumulativeEffectsAnalysisfrom2010acknowledgesthathighlydevelopedareasareunlikelytoseesignificantimprovementsinecologicalprocessesandfunctions.Forsuchareas,thebestwaytoachievenonetlossistopreventfurtherdegradationoftheshorelinethroughvegetationconservationandenhancementwithdevelopmentactivities.Theproposedregulatoryamendmentsspecificallyclarifytheapplicationofrulesforexistingsingle-familydevelopment,includingwhenmodifiedsetbacksandbuffersareappliedandwhenrulesregardingnon-conformingsitesandstructuresareactivated.This17C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiles\Content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\SMPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016
intendstoclarifywhichrulesareappliedunderdifferentcircumstancesandallowsrequiredvegetationconservationrulestobeappliedconsistently.Presently,theSMPincludesalternativestandardsforsingle-familybuffersandsetbacksgiventheexistingdevelopedconditionofmanyshorelinereacheswithhomes,buttherulesareunclearandcouldbenefitfromafinerrangebasedonlotdepth.Accordingly,intheproposal,single-familydevelopmentswithlotsover130feetarerequiredtohavelargerbufferswiththeproposedchanges,buttheyarestillpartofasliding-scaleapproachthatallowsabufferlessthan100ft.fromtheOHWM.Byaddinglanguageregardingcommon-linesetbacks,theproposalattemptstoholdthelineofexistingdevelopmentandpreventitfrommovingclosertotheOHWM.Itisexpectedthatmoresingle-familyresidentialpropertieswillconformwiththesetbackandbufferstandardsasamendedandfewersingle-familyresidentialpropertieswillrequireapplicationofthestandardsfornon-conformingstructuresandsites.Additionally,theCity’sroutinevegetationmanagementregulationswouldapplywiththeproposedtextchangestohelpmaintainno-net-lossofshorelineecologicalfunctionforsingle-familyactivitiesproposedoutsideofthebufferorsetbackbutwithinshorelinejurisdiction.Thissupportsthe2010cumulativeimpactsanalysisresultsindicating,thelowlevelofexpectedchangeandredevelopmentbutthe“Relativeimportanceofchangeinvegetationcoverandcurtaileddischargeofherbicides,pesticidesandotherchemicalsfrommaintenanceoflawnsandlandscapingadjacenttothelakemayhaveamuchgreatereffectsincepopulationsofChinooksalmonatacriticallifecyclestagearehigherinRentonShorelinesasafunctionofdistancefromtheCedarRiver.”Proposedmeasurestoavoidorreduceshorelineandlanduseimpactsare:Theproposalitselfaimstoimprovethecompatibilityoflanduseandshorelineplansaswellasprovideclarityontheirapplicationandadministration.6.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytoincreasedemandsontransportationorpublicservicesandutilities?TheproposedchangestotheSMPdonotimpactdemandsontransportation,publicservices,orutilities.SMPrevisionsdonotaltershorelineallowancesfortheseserviceandinfrastructuresystems.Citypoliciesandregulationsgovernlevelsofservice,capitalinvestments,andimpactfeesandsystemchargestoensurefuturedevelopmentmaintainsfunctionalsystems.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorrespondtosuchdemand(s)are:N/A.7.Identify,ifpossible,whethertheproposalmayconflictwithlocal,state,orfederallawsorrequirementsfortheprotectionoftheenvironment.18C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiles\Content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\SMPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016
TheproposalisdesignedtofulfilrequirementsforaSMPperiodicreviewrequiredbytheShorelineManagementActandSMPrules.SMPamendmentsaimtoresultinna-net-lossofenvironmentalfunctionswithinSMPjurisdiction.OneofthepurposesoftheproposalistoensureconsistencybetweentheSMPandchangesinlocalandstatepoliciesandregulations.19C:\Users\jsubia\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiles\Content.Outlook\M62EE2W6\SMPSEPAchecklist20180920.docRev:08/2016